tự viện
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ viən˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˨˩ʔ viəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ viəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tự viện means Buddhist monastery.
Chinese characters: 寺院 (寺 “Buddhist temple” + 院 “yard; place”)
Meanings of tự viện in English
Noun
- Buddhist monastery
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 寺院, composed of 寺 (“Buddhist temple”) and 院 (“yard; place”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tự viện mean in English?
tự viện (noun) means "Buddhist monastery".
How do you pronounce tự viện?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ viən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ viəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tự — heavy tone (nặng), viện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tự viện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tự viện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 寺院.